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Joseph Gilkison Obituary

Joseph Gilkison, of Roanoke, Va., died on Monday, October 26, 2009. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 28, 2009.

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Angel Barber

November 26, 2009

Theresa,

Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was such a great person. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Barker-Cook

November 3, 2009

Theresa,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort in the days ahead.

October 30, 2009

We were sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a great person...we will miss "Double O 17"

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Marty Childress

October 28, 2009

He was a good man & a great friend! He will be sadly missed by all!

October 28, 2009

Theresa, I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I don't think I ever got to meet Joe, but I remember you as a child.
I am your dad's cousin, B. J., from UT. Sorry I haven't gotten to see you over the years when I've had a chance to get to VA.
Love to you, your mom, brother and family.
God be with you at this time.

Shelby & Melba Stokes

October 28, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.

J.P LaTempa

October 28, 2009

Theresa
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Park Towne Apartments Staff

October 28, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

October 27, 2009

I volunteered with Joe for many years in Scouting. He was very dedicated to Scouting. He will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. His memory will be with us always.
Judy Thierry

peggy and carl allie

October 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tammy Cook

October 27, 2009

My prayers go out to Joe's family. Joe was a wonderful man, my husband Brian worked very close with Joe in the scouts especially in the Venturing. What a fine man. It was a blessing to have known Joe.

Chris and Lydia Allen

October 27, 2009

Joe was a dear friend and a great person. Our hearts go out to the family; he will be greatly missed.

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